Wedding Bell Blues
The 5th Dimension Lyrics

Bill
The singer calls out to Bill, the subject of the song.

I love you so
The singer expresses their deep love and affection for Bill.

I always will
The singer promises to love Bill forever.

I look at you and see The passion eyes of May (eyes of May)
The artist sees passion and love in Bill's eyes, similar to the month of May which is often associated with love and relationships.

Oh, but am I ever gonna see My wedding day? (Wedding day)
The artist wonders if they will ever get to marry Bill and have their own wedding day.

I was on your side, Bill When you were losin' (when you were losin')
The singer supported Bill when he was struggling or facing difficulties.

I'd never scheme or lie, Bill There's been no foolin' (there's been no foolin')
The singer assures Bill that they have always been honest and genuine with their feelings, with no intention of tricking or deceiving him.

But kisses and love won't carry me 'Til you marry me, Bill
The artist desires a committed relationship and vows to wait until they are married to fully express their love for Bill.

And in your voice I hear A choir of carousels (carousels)
The artist associates Bill's voice with the joy and wonder of a carousel, a symbol of happiness and childhood innocence.

Oh, but am I ever gonna hear My wedding bells? (Wedding bells)
The artist wonders if they will ever get to hear the sound of their own wedding bells ringing.

I was the one came runnin' When you were lonely (when you were lonely)
The singer was there for Bill when he was feeling isolated or in need of comfort.

I haven't lived one day Not loving you only (loving you only)
The artist has always been devoted and committed to loving Bill, every day without exception.

But kisses and love won't carry me 'Til you marry me, Bill
The singer reiterates their desire for a serious, permanent commitment before fully sharing their love with Bill.

And though devotion rules my heart I take no bows (take no bows)
The singer is not boasting about their love and devotion, simply stating the facts of how they feel.

Oh, but Bill, you're never gonna Take those wedding vows (wedding vows)
The singer expresses their belief that Bill may never fully commit to marrying them, despite their love and devotion.

Come on and marry me, Bill I got the wedding bell blues
The artist pleads with Bill to marry them, as they are feeling anxious and distressed about the lack of commitment in their relationship.

Please marry me, Bill I got the wedding bell blues Wedding bell blues (Blues)
The artist repeats their request for Bill to marry them, emphasizing the sadness and worry they feel about the situation.